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2. VOCABULARY

	head		= headache.
I have a	back	+ -ache /eik/	= backache.
	tooth		= toothache.
	stomach		= stomachache.

Be careful!

I am cold.	= I am feeling cold, but not ill.
I have a cold.	= I am ill.

How do you feel?	¿Cómo te encuentras?
I don't feel well.	No me encuentro bien.
What's the matter?	¿Qué te pasa?
I'm ill.	Estoy enfermo /a.

More vocabulary:

faint	mareado	If you're feeling faint, sit down.
runny nose	el catarro	When you have a runny nose, don't forget to take handkerchiefs.
sick	náuseas	If you feel sick, have a tea.
snot	mocos	I have (a lot of) snots.
stomachache	dolor de estómago	If you have a stomachache, don't eat fatty food. (no comas grasas)
stressed	estresado /a	When you're stressed, try to relax.
the allergy	la alergia	If you have an allergy, you sneeze especially in spring.
the blocked nose	la congestión nasal	When you have a blocked nose, you can't breathe well.
the cough	la tos	If you have a cough, you shouldn't smoke.
the diarrhoea	la diarrea	If you have diarrhoea, you shouldn't eat chocolate.
the fever	la fiebre	If you have a fever, go to bed.
the flu	la gripe	When you have flu, you have a fever and your whole body aches.
the headache	el dolor de cabeza	If you have a headache, take a pill.
the illness	la enfermedad	If you have an illness, listen to your doctor.
the sore throat	el dolor de garganta	I have a sore throat.
the virus	el virus	When you have a virus, you have to take medicines.
to have a cold	estar resfriado /a	If you have a cold, drink a lot of water.
to vomit	vomitar	If you vomit, then something didn't agree with you. (algo te ha sentado mal)

3. GOING TO A PHARMACY

British English	American English
chemist's	pharmacy
medicine	drugs (=medicine)
drugs (=illegal substances)	drugs (=illegal substances)

Medicines / drugs:



Things you can buy at a pharmacy:

antibiotic(s) /ˈæntɪbaɪˈɒtɪk/			ibuprofen /aɪˈbjuːprəʊfən/	(It is like aspirin, it reduces pain.)		pill(s) /pɪl/
aspirine /ˈæsprɪn/			injection(s)			plaster(s) /ˈplɑːstəʳ/
bandage(s) /ˈbændɪdʒ/			medicine(s) /ˈmedɪsɪn/			powder /ˈpaʊdəʳ/
cotton wool /ˈkɒtn wʊl/			Mercurochrome /məˈkjʊərəˌkrəʊm/			suppository(-ies) /səˈpɒzɪtəri/
cream /kriːm/			pain-killer(s) /ˈpeɪnkɪləʳ/			syrup /ˈsɪrəp/
drug(s) /drʌg/			paracetamol /pærəˈsiːtəmɒl/			tablet(s) (pastillas) /ˈtæblɪt/ (or capsule)
ear drop(s) / eye drop(s)			penicillin /ˌpenɪˈsɪlɪn/	(It is an antibiotic.)		thermometer /θəˈmɒmɪtəʳ/
effervescent /ˌefəˈvesnt/

Other forms of medicine:
http://www.pfizer.co.za/wellatpfizer/about-medicine/medicine-in-different-forms/types/2079.aspx



Here you have some videos and dialogues about people going to the doctor that can give you some ideas for your dialogue at the pharmacy:



















Look at this list of questions and asnwers (they are not one dialogue as a whole):

Questions (patient):	Answers (pharmacist):
What do you recommend for (...a cold)?	You could try these "Cold be gone" tablets. They are very good.
Do you have anything for a (...sore throat)?	Yes, these pills should work.
What do you suggest for (...an upset stomach)?	You could try these antacid tablets. /ˈæntˈæsɪd/
I need something for a (...headache).	Why don't you try aspirin?
Are there side effects?	You may feel dizzy. / You may have a stomachache.
When should I take it?	Every six hours.
Should I take this with food or without food?	It doesn't matter.
Is it safe to drink alcohol with it? Can I drink alcohol with it?	No, it isn't. You shouldn't drink alcohol. It's not safe.
How many days should I take it?	Not more than two weeks.
Is this okay for pregnant women?	Yes, it's fine.
Will I have an allergic reaction?	I don't know, it's possible. You should ask your doctor. Are you allergic to anythinig?
Can I take this medicine with other medicines I already take?	What are you already taking?

Pharmacist's possible suggestions:
· Don't drive when you take this medicine.
· You shouldn't drive when you take this medicine.

Questions (pharmacist / doctor):	Answers (patient):
What seems to be the problem?	My left knee hurts when I bend it.
Where does it hurt?	My right ear hurts.
How long has it hurt?	It started to hurt three days ago.
Have you done or eaten anything unusual in the last few days?	No, just the normal stuff.
Let's check your blood pressure, pulse and temperature.	Ok.
You need an injection of penicillin and I'll give you a prescription for pain pills.	Can't I have a pill instead, I hate shots.
Do you need a bag?	Yes, please.

Pharmacist: Good morning, may I help you?
Customer: I have a runny nose, can you recommend something?
Pharmacist: This decongestant is very effective, but be careful using it. It causes drowsiness and you shouldn’t drink any alcohol when you take it.
Customer: OK, I’ll try it. I also need some band-aides and sun screen. Where are those?
Pharmacist: The band-aides are on aisle 3, on the left and the sun screen is on aisle 2, on the top shelf.
Customer: Thanks
Pharmacist: Will that be all?
Customer: That should do it.
Pharmacist: That comes to $34.56.
Customer: That expensive! Why so much?
Pharmacist: The prescription medication is expensive. It cost $25.99. I may be able to get you a generic drug for about half that price, but I would have to consult your doctor first.
Customer: No, that’s OK. Don’t bother.
Pharmacist: Here’s your change. Have a good day.

(drowniseness = somnolencia)
(sun creen = pantalla solar)







Work on this dialogue. Click on "Next" and try to do all the activities: Activities - Dialogue at a pharmacy

Read this dialogue: Reading - Dialogue at a pharmacy

· Vocabulary you may need at a pharmacy


At the Doctor's

• A Listening.

1.
The doctor’s given me this prescription.
It’ll only take five minutes, so perhaps you’ll wait.
Have you got something suitable for sore lips?
Rub in this cream every four hours.
2.
Could you make up this prescription for me, please?
I’ll do it for you straight away.
By the way, what do you suggest for sunburn?
This ointment should clear up the trouble.
3.
I’ve been given this prescription by Dr. Worrall.
You can call back for it in about an hour.
Can you give me something for this rash?
Try this tube of jelly.
4.
Can I leave this prescription with you?
I’ll have it ready for you by 5.30.
I’d like something for a stye, too.
Put this lotion on three times a day.






Check out these dialogues (take ideas from them to make yours):






Remember! Besides the vocabulary, try to include all the verb tenses and other grammar you have learnt in the dialogues you practise (look at these examples):

Present Simple
Present Continuous
Past Simple
Past Continuous
Time Sequencers and Connectors
Be going to (plans and predictions)
Present Continuous (future arrangements)
Defining Relative Clauses
Present Perfect + yet, just, already
Something, anything, nothing, etc.
Comparatives adjectives and adverbs, as ... as
Superlatives (ever + present perfect)
Quantifiers, too, not enough
will / won't (predictions)
will / won't (decisions, offers, promises)
Uses of the infinitive with to
Uses of the gerund (verb - ing)
have to / don't have to / must / mustn't

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Remedies:

4. LISTENING

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5. SONG

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